The Relationship between Tai Ji Chuan and Water
The relationship between Tai Ji Chuan and water began in Tai Ji Chuan and Yongnian, and Tai Ji Chuan is closely related to Yongnian. Taiji Chuan grew and developed during Yongnian, and it became a household name from Yongnian.
It was called Guangping House in Yongnian, Ming and Qing Dynasties, and now it is called Guangfu. In the past, Guangping House was a water town, surrounded by 48,000 mu of puddles called Yongnianwa. Here, there are vast waves of smoke, lotus flowers and birds, and a water town charm. Therefore, Guangfu is also known as Shuicheng. In such a water city, a special culture has been bred.
This culture gave birth to Tai Ji Chuan culture. Yang Luchan and Wu Yuxiang, two Tai Ji Chuan people, were born in Guangfu, and Yang Tai Tai Ji Chuan and Wu Tai Ji Chuan were also born here. Later, these two schools of Tai Ji Chuan swept the country and went to the world. There are also many Tai Chi family heirlooms from Yongnian, such as descendants of Yang Luchan, Wu Yuxiang, Li Yi and Hao Weizhen.
Throughout the development history of Tai Ji Chuan, Yang-style Tai Ji Chuan plays an important role in the development of Tai Ji Chuan and is widely spread. In Tai Ji Chuan theory, Wu Tai Ji Chuan also made outstanding contributions.
Wu Yuxiang's and Li Yi's boxing theories have a great influence on various schools in Tai Ji Chuan, and Tai Ji Chuan's predecessors in Guangfu City have made outstanding contributions in spreading Tai Ji Chuan and enriching Tai Ji Chuan's theory. Therefore, from the development history of Tai Ji Chuan, it has a close relationship with water.
Furthermore, from the perspective of Taiji theory, Taiji diagram is composed of Yin and Yang fish, and its figure is like two fish wrapped in water. Here, Yin and Yang fish are used to symbolize Yin and Yang. Yin fish and Yang fish interweave in the water, representing the changing law that Yin does not leave Yang, Yang does not leave Yin, and Yin and Yang are interdependent and mutually transformed.
Wang Zongyue's "On Tai Ji Chuan" basically expounds Tai Ji Chuan's theory from this point, and "On Tai Ji Chuan" is closely related to Taiji diagram. Ancient ancestors also realized the Tai Chi map from the water.
From the nature of water, water is very similar to Tai Ji Chuan. Water is the softest substance and the hardest thing at the same time, which shows the tenacity of water. The calm water is gentle, and the surging water is fierce.
Water is extremely soft and hard in nature. According to this property of water, Wu Yuxiang proposed in "On Boxing" that Tai Ji Chuan should pass in practice? Extremely soft, then extremely hard? . This is the embodiment of the nature of water in the biography of Wu Yuxiang and Taiji.
It is precisely because of imitating the nature of water that Tai Ji Chuan's practice method is mild, like running water, without strong movements such as exertion and jumping. However, taking time off is just a means of Tai Ji Chuan's practice, and its purpose is to pass? Very soft, very hard? And then realize it? Soft and hard? .
So, how can we practice Tai Ji Chuan? Flowing clouds? ，reach？ Very soft and very strong at the same time? And then what? That is, how to practice the water in Tai Chi Chuan? According to my personal experience, I think we should first have a correct posture and a standardized boxing posture.
Secondly, what is the need to practice boxing? Intention is not hard? Use consciousness to guide the action of boxing potential, and don't use clumsy and rigid strength to show strength. Third, we should cultivate the inner spirit. Boxing theory? There's no harm in directly nourishing qi? Therefore, the practice of Tai Ji Chuan's internal qi should be based on fluency. Don't hold your breath, gather gas or inflate. These are all wrong practice methods.
Under the guidance of consciousness, the action of boxing potential can naturally be in tune with internal qi, so as to achieve the consistency of god and force.
These are Tai Ji Chuan's initial exercises. How can we further realize these actions? Flowing clouds? And then what? In my opinion, the key is posture? Is it upright? The first vertical line is the line between Baihui point and Yin Hui point on the top of the head. No matter how you run or spin, this line can't be skewed or twisted.
The other two lines are Liangjianjing points, which should correspond to Yongquan points of both feet. These two lines should echo each other, especially when standing piles. Practice Tai Ji Chuan until all three vertical lines are positive, and the posture will be positive, so as to be grounded well.
At this time, the earth and qi can reach Jianjing point through Yongquan point. When practicing boxing, the lower limbs can flow like clouds, and the upper limbs are as light as clouds. Has it been achieved? Flowing clouds? Tai Ji Chuan action requirements.
Tai Ji Chuan's strength comes from his feet, not his upper limbs. Therefore, his steps should be as light as a feather and steady as Mount Tai. Of course, there are still changes in footwork, and you have to practice virtual and real kung fu on your feet. When walking, one foot should be steady before moving the other.
The lower limbs are stable, but the upper limbs can be light. This requires long-term practice and experience, and it is necessary to practice on the basis of not working hard and distinguishing between reality and reality in order to practice boxing. Flowing clouds? . Of course, this can only be practiced under the guidance of the teacher.
Nowadays, some people only start practicing boxing after middle age, with the purpose of strengthening their bodies, so there is no need to make such a requirement in body posture.
Judging from the overall practice of Tai Ji Chuan Theory in guiding boxing practice, we should also guide boxing practice with the philosophy of water. For example, Wu's Tai Chi biography, pay attention to every movement? Open and close? , the whole routine is also? Open and close? It's actually a running line. This is like the flow of water, without any break, smooth and smooth.
Is there a procedure for pushing the hand of martial arts Tai Chi Chuan? Shun, inverse, change, emptiness and mystery? Several stages, the most important of which is to practice fluently. Smooth strength is the strength of water. The water flows smoothly and goes with the flow. The pusher of Taiji Chuan also asks you to follow the trend like water, and you can't resist it.
In short, judging from the history of Tai Ji Chuan, the boxing theories of Wang Zongyue and Wu Yuxiang, Tai Ji Chuan's practice methods and fighting principles, Tai Ji Chuan has a close relationship with water. Tai Ji Chuan embodies the characteristics of water, which is why people think that Tai Ji Chuan is a boxing based on water and embodies the philosophy of water.
The spiritual essence of Tai Ji Chuan's cultivation.
1, listen
Listen, concentrate on the teacher, not practice while listening. Teachers talk while students practice, which is the most common drawback of many students.
If you are not careful, you may ignore the main points of the teacher's speech, so don't rush to do actions when listening to the class.
Step 2 look
Look, just focus on every action detail demonstrated by the teacher. Students should not follow the teacher, lest the teacher and students turn around together.
Because the students can't see the change of the teacher's movements when they turn together. Pay attention to the details, process and final formula of the teacher's action.
Step 3 enlighten
Enlightenment, that is, a deep understanding of the essentials and precautions of each movement that the teacher said, as well as the coordination of body, eyes, hands, methods and steps in the process of demonstration, achieved the purpose of remembering boxing theory and understanding the meaning of attack and defense, and learned boxing quickly.
Many martial arts experts have said this? How far can we know about Tai Ji Chuan? . For beginners in Tai Ji Chuan, this cannot be ignored.
4. Practice
Understand, understand, remember, and then practice repeatedly to increase memory while practicing. Every time you learn a formula, you must practice it first, and then practice the next formula.
In the process of practice, we should grasp the main points and precautions mentioned by the teacher and implement the ten basic points of boxing practice mentioned earlier in this paper in every movement. To practice boxing well, you must work hard and practice more.
Tai Ji Chuan is neither unattainable nor easy to learn. Past? Tai Chi never goes out for ten years? It takes a long time to practice Tai Ji Chuan well.
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